Pilot Dr. Grip Ace Mechanical Pencil – 0.5 mm, White

The Dr. Grip Ace is Pilot's most feature-complete mechanical pencil, designed around one central idea: making long writing sessions less tiring. The wide, ergonomic silicone rubber grip is engineered to reduce strain on the hand, wrist, and shoulders — noticeably so, compared to a standard-diameter pencil. It is a comfortable tool for anyone who writes at length, whether studying, working, or just keeping detailed notes.

The standout mechanical feature is the Active Suspension tip, which absorbs the impact of firm pen pressure by letting the tip retract slightly under load rather than transferring that force directly to the lead. The result is dramatically fewer broken leads, even under heavy pressure. Lead can be advanced by shaking the pencil up and down — Pilot's shake mechanism means you never need to change your grip or reach for the top button, though that option is there too. A retractable tip keeps the lead protected when the pencil is not in use.

A small but genuinely useful touch is the LAS-1 Last One Sign: a window in the barrel displays an orange indicator when only one spare lead remains, so you are never caught off guard mid-session. The eraser is refillable and secured with a twist-lock cap to prevent accidental removal.

Features

• Wide silicone rubber grip — ergonomically designed to reduce hand, arm, and shoulder fatigue
• Active Suspension tip absorbs pen pressure to prevent lead breakage
• Shake mechanism advances lead without changing grip — top button also works
• Retractable tip for lead protection when not in use
• LAS-1 Last One Sign: barrel window shows orange indicator when one lead remains
  
• Lead diameter: 0.5 mm
• Total length: 14.6 cm (5.74 in) | Maximum diameter: 13.7 mm (0.54 in)
• Made in Japan

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